Underground Man by Gabriel de Tarde
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"Underground Man" by Gabriel de Tarde is a novel written during the late 19th century. This intriguing work explores the human condition through a speculative narrative set in a future world where civilization collapses due to a catastrophic solar event, forcing humanity to live in underground cities. The text introduces various compelling ideas around society, psychology, and the role of art and beauty in a transformed world. At the start of "Underground
Man," the author sets the stage in a bleak future where humanity faces an impending environmental crisis caused by the weakening of the sun. The narrative begins with a summary of the past political and social achievements of humanity, leading into the catastrophic climate changes that ensue. The protagonist, Miltiades, rises to prominence as a leader who aims to save the remnants of civilized humanity by proposing a return to an underground existence. His passionate speech captures the desperate hope for survival while navigating the chaos and destruction above ground. Through Tarde's blend of speculative fiction and philosophical musings, the opening hints at deeper reflections on the nature of society, progress, and the essence of humanity itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Tarde, Gabriel de, 1843-1904 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946 |
| Translator | Brereton, Cloudesley, 1863-1937 |
| LoC No. | 06002286 |
| Title | Underground Man |
| Credits | Produced by Christine Bell and Marc D'Hooghe |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism |
| Subject | Civilization, Modern |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33549 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33549-0 |
| Release Date | Aug 27, 2010 |
| Last Update | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 720 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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